McKesson 28-Day 2.5% Glutaraldehyde Solution is a powerful, long-lasting sterilizing and disinfecting solution designed for heat-sensitive, immersible medical and dental instruments. With its activated, 28-day formula, it provides extended efficacy while minimizing waste. The buffered 2.5% glutaraldehyde solution is enhanced with sodium nitrite, a corrosion inhibitor, to help protect metal instruments from damage. It also contains surfactants to improve penetration and cleaning efficiency. While highly effective for sterilization and disinfection, this solution is not recommended for scopes or instruments with lenses due to the potential for film development. Compatible with Metrex Brand Test Strips, it ensures reliable and accurate solution monitoring.

Features:

• Reliable & Compatible: Works with Metrex Brand Test Strips for easy efficacy monitoring.
• Not for Use on Lenses or Scopes: Prevents the risk of film development on optical instruments.
• Improved Cleaning Action: Contains surfactants for better penetration and removal of contaminants.
• Large Volume Supply: Available in a one-gallon (128 fl. oz. / 3.8 L) container, ideal for healthcare facilities.
• Corrosion Protection: Infused with sodium nitrite, which acts as a corrosion inhibitor to help protect metal instruments.
• Extended 28-Day Use: Long-lasting activated formula remains potent for 28 days, reducing waste and replacement frequency.
• High-Level Sterilization & Disinfection: Formulated with 2.5% buffered glutaraldehyde for effective sterilization of medical and dental instruments.

Precautions:

• Protective gloves (butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, polyethylene or double-gloved latex), eye protection, face masks, and liquid-proof gowns should be worn when cleaning and sterilizing/disinfecting soiled devices and equipment.
• Contaminated, reusable devices MUST BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED prior to disinfection or sterilization, because residual contamination will decrease effectiveness of the germicide.
• The user MUST adhere to the Directions for Use, because any modification will affect the safety and effectiveness of the germicide.
• The reusable device manufacturer should provide the user with a validated reprocessing procedure for that device using McKesson 28-Day Glutaraldehyde solution.
• The use of McKesson 28-Day Glutaraldehyde solution in automated endoscope washers must be part of a validated reprocessing procedure provided by the washer manufacturer. Contact the manufacturer of the endoscope washer for instructions on the maximum number of reprocessing cycles which may be used before refilling with fresh McKesson 28-Day Glutaraldehyde solution. Use a 1.8% glutaraldehyde concentration indicator to monitor glutaraldehyde concentration before each cycle to detect unexpected dilution.

Warnings:

• Keep Out of Reach of Children
• Direct contact is corrosive to exposed tissue, causing eye damage and skin irritation/damage. Do not get into eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
• Avoid contamination of food.
• Use in well-ventilated area in closed containers.
• In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
• For eyes, get medical attention.
• Harmful if swallowed. Drink large quantities of water and call a physician immediately.
• Probable mucosal damage from oral exposure may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.

Direction For Use:

Activation:

• Activate the McKesson 28-Day Glutaraldehyde solution by adding the entire contents of the Activator Plus activator vial which is attached to the McKesson 28-Day Glutaraldehyde solution container.
• Shake well. Activated solution immediately changes color to bluish-green, thereby indicating solution is ready to use.
• McKesson 28-Day Glutaraldehyde solution is intended for use in manual (bucket and tray) systems made from polypropylene, ABS, polyethylene, glass-filled polypropylene or specially molded polycarbonate plastics.
• Record the date of activation (mixing date) and expiration date on the solution container label in the space provided, in a log book, or on a label affixed to any secondary container used for the activated solution.

Cleaning/Decontamination:

• Blood and other body fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from surfaces, lumens, and objects before application of the disinfectant or sterilant.
• Blood and other body fluids should be autoclaved and disposed of according to all applicable federal, state and local regulations for infectious waste disposal.
• For complete disinfection or sterilization of medical instruments and equipment, thoroughly clean, rinse and rough dry objects before immersing in McKesson 28-Day Glutaraldehyde solution.
• Cleanse and rinse the lumens of hollow instruments before filling with McKesson 28-Day Glutaraldehyde solution.